Trend Tracker: APAC snacking trends, China spending trends, healthier diet transitions and more feature in our round-up
APAC snacking trends, China spending trends, healthier diet transitions and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.
Archives for August 29, 2023
Halal-friendly postbiotics: Malaysia firm makes products solely from plant-derived bacteria and non heat-killed tech
Malaysian newcomer postbiotic firm My Myracle has commercialised a series of postbiotics using solely bacteria from plants instead of other common sources, such as faeces of healthy individuals or animals. It says that using plant-derived bacteria is...
Curcumin and liver injury risk: Australia trade body stresses that correlation does not imply causation
A correlation between curcumin, turmeric consumption and liver injury risk does not imply causation, trade body Complementary Medicines Australia (CMA) has pointed out, in response to reports on how the ingredient could have been linked to a fatal outcome.
Single intake of rice endosperm protein (REP) may improve anxiety, nervousness – Japan RCT
The single intake of REP hydrolysate reduced anxiety and nervousness, but repeated intake over four weeks had limited effects on the mood state of participants, says Japanese researchers.
Core approach: Apple phenolics specialist expanding supermarket presence with Coles deal
Australia’s Renovatio recently secured a distribution deal with Coles supermarkets, and has outlined wider offline expansion plans as it seeks to increase visibility and accessibility.